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Appendix C: Commonly Prescribed Drugs- Q – Commonly Prescribe Drugs & A – Class
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| acetaminophen and codeine | nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) (analgesic/antipyretic) and opiate (narcotic) combination |
| AcipHex (rabeprazole) | proton-pump inhibitor (PPI) (gastric acid secretion inhibitor) |
| Actonel (risedronate) | bisphosphonate (bone resorption inhibitor) |
| Actos (pioglitazone) | oral antidiabetic |
| acyclovir | antiviral |
| Adderall XR (amphetamine mixed salts) | central nervous system (CNS) stimulant |
| Advair Diskus (salmeterol and fluticasone) | β2-adrenergic agonist (bronchodilator) and glucocorticoid (antiinflammatory) combination |
| Abilify (aripiprazole) | antipsychotic |
| albuterol aerosol | β2-adrenergic agonist (bronchodilator) |
| Allegra (fexofenadine) | antihistamine |
| Allegra D (fexofenadine and pseudoephedrine) | antihistamine and decongestant combination |
| allopurinol | xanthine oxidase inhibitor |
| Alphagan P (brimonidine) ophthalmic solution | α2-adrenergic agonist (antihypertensive) |
| alprazolam | benzodiazepine (anxiolytic, sedative, hypnotic) |
| Altace (ramipril) | angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor |
| Amaryl (glimepiride) | oral antidiabetic |
| Ambien (zolpidem) | sedative; hypnotic |
| amitriptyline | antidepressant |
| amoxicillin | penicillin (antibiotic) |
| Aricept (donepezil) | acetylcholinesterase inhibitor |
| atenolol | cardioselective β-blocker (antihypertensive, antiarrhythmic, antianginal) |
| atenolol and chlorthalidone | cardioselective β-blocker (antihypertensive, antiarrhythmic, antianginal) and diuretic combination |
| Augmentin (amoxicillin and clavulanate) | penicillin (antibiotic) and β-lactamase inhibitor combination |
| Avalide (irbesartan and hydrochlorothiazide) | angiotensin-receptor blocker (antihypertensive) and diuretic combination |
| Avandia (rosiglitazone) | oral antidiabetic |
| Avapro (irbesartan) | angiotensin-receptor blocker (antihypertensive) |
| Avelox (moxifloxacin) | fluoroquinolone (antibiotic) |
| Aviane (levonorgestrel and ethinyl estradiol) | oral contraceptive |
| azithromycin | macrolide (antibiotic) |
| baclofen | skeletal muscle relaxant |
| Bactroban (mupirocin) | topical antibiotic |
| benazepril | angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor |
| Benicar (olmesartan medoxomil) | angiotensin-receptor blocker (antihypertensive) |
| benzonatate | nonnarcotic antitussive |
| Biaxin (clarithromycin) | macrolide (antibiotic) |
| bupropion SR | atypical antidepressant |
| buspirone | anxiolytic |
| butalbital, acetaminophen, and caffeine | sedative barbiturate; analgesic/antipyretic; central nervous system (CNS) stimulant combination |
| carisoprodol | skeletal muscle relaxant |
| Cartia XT (diltiazem) | calcium-channel blocker |
| Celebrex (celecoxib) | COX-2 inhibitor (nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug [NSAID]) |
| cephalexin | cephalosporin (antibiotic) |
| Cialis (tadalafil) | phosphodiesterase (type 5) enzyme inhibitor |
| ciprofloxacin | fluoroquinolone (antibiotic) |
| citalopram | selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) (antidepressant) |
| Clarinex (desloratadine) | antihistamine |
| clindamycin | antibiotic |
| clonazepam | benzodiazepine (sedative/hypnotic, anticonvulsant, anxiolytic) |
| clonidine | α2-adrenergic agonist (antihypertensive) |
| clotrimazole and betamethasone | topical antifungal and glucocorticoid (steroid) combination |
| Combivent (ipratropium and albuterol) inhalation aerosol | anticholinergic and β2-adrenergic agonist combination (bronchodilators) |
| Concerta (methylphenidate) extended release | central nervous system (CNS) stimulant |
| Coreg (carvedilol) | cardioselective β-blocker (antihypertensive, antiarrhythmic, antianginal) |
| Cosopt (dorzolamide hydrochloride and timolol maleate) ophthalmic solution | carbonic anhydrase inhibitor and β-blocker combination |
| Coumadin (warfarin sodium) | anticoagulant |
| Cozaar (losartan) | angiotensin-receptor blocker (antihypertensive) |
| Crestor (rosuvastatin) | HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin) |
| cyclobenzaprine | skeletal muscle relaxant |
| Cymbalta (duloxetine hydrochloride) | selective serotonin and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SSNRI) |
| Depakote (divalproex) | anticonvulsant |
| Detrol LA (tolterodine) | anticholinergic |
| diazepam | benzodiazepine (sedative/hypnotic, anticonvulsant, anxiolytic) |
| diclofenac | nonsteroidal antiinflammatory (NSAID) |
| Digitek (digoxin) | cardiac glycoside |
| digoxin | cardiac glycoside |
| Dilantin (phenytoin) | hydantoin (anticonvulsant) |
| diltiazem | calcium-channel blocker |
| Diovan (valsartan) | angiotensin-receptor blocker (antihypertensive) |
| Diovan HCT (valsartan and hydrochlorothiazide) | angiotensin-receptor blocker and diuretic combination (antihypertensive) |
| Ditropan XL (oxybutynin) | anticholinergic (urinary antispasmodic) |
| doxazosin | α1-adrenergic antagonist (antihypertensive, vasodilator) |
| doxycycline | tetracycline (antibiotic) |
| Effexor XR (venlafaxine) | antidepressant |
| Elidel (pimecrolimus) topical cream | immunosuppressant agent |
| enalapril | angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor |
| Endocet (oxycodone and acetaminophen) | opiate (narcotic) and nonsteroidal antiinflammatory (NSAID) (analgesic/antipyretic) combination |
| estradiol | estrogen |
| etodolac | nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) (analgesic/antipyretic) |
| Evista (raloxifene) | selective estrogen-receptor modulator (SERM) |
| famotidine | H2 receptor antagonist |
| fexofenadine | antihistamine |
| Flexeril (cyclobenzaprine) | skeletal muscle relaxant |
| Flomax (tamsulosin) | α1-adrenergic antagonist (antihypertensive, vasodilator) |
| Flonase (fluticasone) nasal spray | glucocorticoid (antiinflammatory, immunosuppressant) |
| Flovent (fluticasone) oral inhalation | glucocorticoid (antiinflammatory, immunosuppressant) |
| fluconazole | antifungal |
| fluoxetine | selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) (antidepressant) |
| folic acid | vitamin |
| Fosamax (alendronate) | bisphosphonate (bone resorption inhibitor) |
| fosinopril | angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor |
| furosemide | diuretic |
| gabapentin | anticonvulsant |
| gemfibrozil | antihyperlipidemic |
| glipizide | oral antidiabetic |
| glyburide | oral antidiabetic |
| glyburide and metformin | oral antidiabetic (combination product) |
| GlycoLax (polyethylene glycol) | laxative |
| Humalog (insulin lispro) | insulin; antidiabetic |
| Humulin (insulin preparation) | insulin; antidiabetic |
| hydrochlorothiazide | diuretic |
| hydrochlorothiazide and bisoprolol | diuretic and cardioselective β-blocker combination (antihypertensive) |
| hydrochlorothiazide and triamterene | potassium-sparing diuretic combination |
| hydrocodone and acetaminophen | opiate (narcotic) and nonsteroidal antiinflammatory (NSAID) (analgesic/antipyretic) combination |
| hydroxyzine | antihistamine |
| Hyzaar (losartan and hydrochlorothiazide) | angiotensin-receptor blocker and diuretic combination (antihypertensive) |
| ibuprofen | analgesic; nonsteroidal antiinflammatory (NSAID) |
| Imitrex (sumatriptan succinate) | triptan (antimigraine agent) |
| isosorbide mononitrate | coronary vasodilator (antianginal) |
| Klor-Con (potassium chloride) | potassium salt; electrolyte supplement |
| Lamictal (lamotrigine) | anticonvulsant |
| Lanoxin (digoxin) | cardiac glycoside |
| Lantus (insulin glargine) | insulin; antidiabetic |
| Lescol XL (fluvastatin) | HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin) |
| Levaquin (levofloxacin) | fluoroquinolone (antibiotic) |
| Levitra (vardenafil) | phosphodiesterase (type 5) enzyme inhibitor |
| levothyroxine | thyroid hormone |
| Levoxyl (levothyroxine sodium) | thyroid hormone |
| Lexapro (escitalopram) | selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) (antidepressant) |
| Lidoderm (lidocaine) patch | local anesthetic |
| Lipitor (atorvastatin) | HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin) |
| lisinopril | angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor |
| lisinopril and hydrochlorothiazide | angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor and diuretic combination |
| lithium | antimanic |
| lorazepam | benzodiazepine (sedative/hypnotic, anticonvulsant, anxiolytic) |
| Lotrel (amlodipine and benazepril) | calcium-channel blocker and angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor combination |
| lovastatin | HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin) |
| Lunesta (eszopiclone) | hypnotic |
| Macrobid (nitrofurantoin) | antibiotic |
| meclizine | anticholinergic |
| metformin | oral antidiabetic |
| methotrexate | antineoplastic |
| methylprednisolone | glucocorticoid (antiinflammatory, immunosuppressant) |
| metoclopramide | prokinetic; antiemetic |
| metoprolol | cardioselective β-blocker (antihypertensive, antiarrhythmic, antianginal) |
| metronidazole | antibacterial, antiprotozoal |
| Miacalcin (calcitonin) | hormone |
| minocycline | antibiotic |
| mirtazapine | atypical antidepressant |
| Mobic (meloxicam) | nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) |
| morphine | opiate agonist |
| mupirocin | topical antibiotic |
| nabumetone | nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) |
| naproxen | nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) |
| Nasacort (triamcinolone) AQ topical nasal spray | glucocorticoid (antiinflammatory, immunosuppressant) |
| Nasonex (mometasone) topical nasal spray | glucocorticoid (antiinflammatory, immunosuppressant) |
| Nexium (esomeprazole) | proton-pump inhibitor (PPI) (gastric acid secretion inhibitor) |
| Niaspan (niacin) | vitamin |
| nifedipine | calcium-channel blocker |
| nitrofurantoin | antibiotic |
| NitroQuick (nitroglycerin) | antianginal |
| nortriptyline | tricyclic antidepressant |
| Norvasc (amlodipine) | calcium-channel blocker |
| nystatin | antifungal |
| omeprazole | proton-pump inhibitor (PPI) (gastric acid secretion inhibitor) |
| Omnicef (cefdinir) | cephalosporin (antibiotic) |
| Ortho Evra (norelgestromin and ethinyl estradiol) | contraceptive patch |
| Ortho Tri-Cyclen Lo (norgestimate and ethyl estradiol) | oral contraceptive |
| oxycodone and acetaminophen | opiate (narcotic) and nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) (analgesic/antipyretic) combination |
| OxyContin (oxycodone) | opiate (narcotic) analgesic |
| Patanol (olopatadine) | ophthalmic antihistamine |
| Paxil (paroxetine) | selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) (antidepressant) |
| Penicillin VK (penicillin V potassium) | penicillin (antibiotic) |
| phenazopyridine | urinary analgesic |
| phenobarbital | barbiturate (sedative/hypnotic, anticonvulsant, anxiolytic) |
| phentermine | anorexiant; decongestant; central nervous system (CNS) stimulant |
| phenytoin | hydantoin (anticonvulsant) |
| Plavix (clopidogrel) | antiplatelet agent |
| potassium chloride | potassium salt; electrolyte supplement |
| Pravachol (pravastatin) | HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin) |
| prednisone | glucocorticoid (antiinflammatory, immunosuppressant) |
| Premarin (conjugated estrogens) | estrogen derivative |
| Prempro (estrogen and medroxyprogesterone) | estrogen/progestin |
| Prevacid (lansoprazole) | proton-pump inhibitor (PPI) (gastric acid secretion inhibitor) |
| Prilosec (omeprazole) | proton-pump inhibitor (PPI) (gastric acid secretion inhibitor) |
| promethazine | antihistamine; sedative; antiemetic |
| promethazine and codeine | antihistamine and opiate (narcotic) antitussive combination |
| propoxyphene and acetaminophen | opiate (narcotic) analgesic and nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) (analgesic/antipyretic) combination |
| propranolol | β-blocker |
| Proscar (finasteride) | 5α-reductase inhibitor |
| Protonix (pantoprazole) | proton-pump inhibitor (PPI) (gastric acid secretion inhibitor) |
| Pulmicort (budesonide) inhalant | glucocorticoid (antiinflammatory, immunosuppressant) |
| quinapril hydrochloride | angiotensin-converting enzyme (ACE) inhibitor |
| quinine | antimalarial |
| ranitidine | H2 receptor antagonist |
| Rhinocort Aqua (budesonide) nasal spray | glucocorticoid (antiinflammatory, immunosuppressant) |
| Risperdal (risperidone) | atypical antipsychotic (neuroleptic) |
| Seroquel (quetiapine) | atypical antipsychotic (neuroleptic) |
| Singulair (montelukast) | leukotriene-receptor antagonist |
| Skelaxin (metaxalone) | skeletal muscle relaxant |
| Spiriva (tiotropium bromide) inhaler | anticholinergic |
| spironolactone | potassium-sparing diuretic |
| Strattera (atomoxetine) | selective norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor (SNRI) |
| Synthroid (levothyroxine) | thyroid product |
| Tamiflu (oseltamivir) | antiviral |
| temazepam | benzodiazepine (hypnotic) |
| terazosin | α1-adrenergic antagonist (antihypertensive, vasodilator) |
| tetracycline | antibiotic |
| tizanidine | central sympatholytic (α2-adrenergic agonist) |
| Topamax (topiramate) | anticonvulsant |
| Toprol-XL (metoprolol) | cardioselective β-blocker (antihypertensive, antiarrhythmic, antianginal) |
| tramadol | opioid analgesic |
| tramadol and acetaminophen | opioid analgesic and nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) (analgesic/antipyretic) combination |
| trazodone | atypical antidepressant |
| triamcinolone | glucocorticoid (antiinflammatory, immunosuppressant) |
| TriCor (fenofibrate) | fibric acid derivative |
| Trileptal (oxcarbazepine) | anticonvulsant |
| trimethoprim and sulfamethoxazole (TMP-SMX or co-trimoxazole) | antibacterial and sulfonamide (antibiotic) combination |
| Trimox (amoxicillin) | penicillin (antibiotic) |
| Tussionex (hydrocodone and chlorpheniramine) | narcotic antitussive and antihistamine combination |
| Ultracet (tramadol and acetaminophen) | opioid analgesic and nonsteroidal antiinflammatory drug (NSAID) (analgesic/antipyretic) combination |
| Valtrex (valacyclovir) | antiviral |
| verapamil | calcium-channel blocker |
| Viagra (sildenafil) | phosphodiesterase (type 5) enzyme inhibitor |
| Vigamox (moxifloxacin hydrochloride) | ophthalmic solution |
| Vytorin (ezetimibe and simvastatin) | cholesterol absorption inhibitor and HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin) combination |
| warfarin | anticoagulant |
| Wellbutrin SR (bupropion) | atypical antidepressant |
| Xalatan (latanoprost) ophthalmic solution | prostaglandin |
| Yasmin 28 (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) | oral contraceptive |
| Zetia (ezetimibe) | cholesterol absorption inhibitor |
| Zithromax (azithromycin dihydrate) | macrolide (antibiotic) |
| Zocor (simvastatin) | HMG-CoA reductase inhibitor (statin) |
| Zoloft (sertraline) | selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI) (antidepressant) |
| Zyprexa (olanzapine) | atypical antipsychotic (neuroleptic) |
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